Full of life, knowledge and basketball, Majerus, 64, was poised to take a legitimate Top 25 team in St. Louis deep into the tournament this season. He won't, though, as he's again battling health and heart issues.

I don't claim to know Majerus well, but have had a few conversations with him. A regular at the Milwaukee Public Market, I'd see him there with countless news publications, basketball tabloids and books sprawled over a table filled with treats and sweets from the market. I'd say hi, and he was always kind and welcoming.

On the air, as a basketball analyst or commentator, he's pure gold. Even his book, "My Life On a Napkin: Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams and Coaching the Runnin' Utes," is a fun, insightful read.

Chances are you've had a few dropped mobile calls in your Milwaukee life. This week, a new list just may confirm why. When it comes to cell coverage, seems Milwaukee's not keeping pace.

Time teamed up with OpenSignalMaps to compile a list called the "Worst Cities In The U.S. For Mobile Phone Reception Might Make You Want To Move." It's on Time's Techland page now.

Milwaukee isn't the worst. Â Yet, according to the report, we're the seventh worst.

The report notes that our worst carrier is T-Mobile and the best carrier in town is Sprint. Although, if you check OpenSignalMaps, it appears that Verizon is the best in town. Â Nonetheless, Time says this and Milwaukee still makes the list of worst cities for reception, "Among the 75 cities with populations over 250,000â€”according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates for 2011â€”Sprint generally had the best average signal readings and T-Mobile had the worst; Milwaukee is no exception."

About Jeff Sherman

Jeff Sherman loves Milwaukee and the greater Milwaukee area. Honestly, how can't you? Therefore, he blogs about all things greater Milwaukee, mainly people, places and things in greater Downtown Milwaukee. Issues, scoops, buzz and more - he'll discuss it and do what he can to move Milwaukee forward.

What else is on Sherman's mind? Expect insight and ramblings on a ton of topics including media, Bucks basketball, leadership, random celebrity "news," movies, health and fitness stuff, urban living trends, and eventually a blog on why "Friday Night Lights" and "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" should be mandatory viewing for all Americans.